Kinds of Sentences

When we speak or write, we generally use words in groups. Such a group of words which makes complete sense
is called a sentence.

Little Jack Horner sat in a corner.

Jack and Jill went up the hill.
Two and two make four.
It is getting dark.

Kinds of sentences

There are four kinds of sentences.

Assertive or declarative sentences

A sentence which makes a statement or assertion is called an assertive or declarative sentence.

Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall.

Honey is sweet.
The sun rises in the east.
Peter is my friend.

An assertive sentence begins with a capital letter and ends with a full stop.

Interrogative sentences
A sentence which asks a question is called an interrogative sentence.

Where are you going?

What do you want?
How are you?

An interrogative sentence has a question mark at the end.

Imperative sentences
A sentence which expresses a command, request or entreaty is called an imperative sentence.

Get lost.
Be quiet.
Don’t be silly.

An imperative sentence usually does not have an expressed subject.

Exclamatory sentences
A sentence which expresses some strong feelings is called an exclamatory sentence.

What a shame!
How disgraceful!
How fiercely the wind blows!
How cold the night is!

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